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Six Flags Great America promises to begin operating Goliath at the end of May 2014, at the park Near Chicago. The Los Angeles Times reports, "Goliath will set wooden coaster records for top speed (72 mph), steepest drop (85 degrees) and longest drop (180 feet)."

Six Flags Great America image

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Six Flags Great America promises to begin operating Goliath at the end of May 2014, at the park Near Chicago. The Los Angeles Times reports, "Goliath will set wooden coaster records for top speed (72 mph), steepest drop (85 degrees) and longest drop (180 feet)."